The Spanish star has endured mixed fortunes since Jose Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge having started the early part of the season mainly from the subsitutes bench.

Despite interest from a number of top European clubs, Mata has forced himself back into first-team contention and is eager to be part of achieving success with the Blues ahead of next summer's World Cup in Brazil.

"On these dates I believe everybody is guessing how 2014 is going to be," Mata told the club's official website.

Mata is desperate to play more for the Blues ahead of next summer's World Cup [GETTY]

“This will be one of the most important moments in the next months”

Juan Mata

"From a professional perspective, I hope to play many games, even more than in 2013, because that is what really makes me happy.

"I hope to be lucky with injuries and, of course, I hope to enjoy myself on the pitch with victories and trophies.

"Playing the World Cup and winning it would make 2014 another unforgettable year in my life.

"This will be one of the most important moments in the next months."

Mata will hope to be involved in one of Chelsea's key fixtures in 2014 when they take on Galatasaray in the second round of the Champions League in late February.